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Candy clay is a delicious treat. It is ideal for little tots who love the shapes you can make from it and it's just as awesome for sleepovers, especially if colored to the sleepover theme. You can even use it in your personal baking and confectionary projects! With a few simple, at-home ingredients, you can whip up this sweet treat or decoration in a matter of minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (500 g; 1 lb 1.7 oz) powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar or icing sugar)
- 4 tablespoons of water
- Food coloring
- Flavoring (optional)
- Bowl
- Spoon
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QuestionDo I have to use powdered sugar?Community AnswerYes. Other sugars are too grainy, and will affect the consistency of the clay.
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QuestionWill it still work if I use granulated sugar?Community AnswerNo. Granulated sugar will prevent the candy clay from being the correct consistency.
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QuestionMine is not stiffening into clay. It is very sticky too. What can I do?CaeiiaTop AnswererAdd more powdered sugar by the teaspoonful and mix thoroughly. You can also refrigerate it.
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Tips
- You can add more water if needed.Thanks
- A clean surface/bowl is key. You don't want bits of unknown material stuck in your clay!Thanks
- Kool-Aid flavored drink (not the powder itself) instead of water adds more flavor.Thanks
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Warnings
- Be sure everyone who plays with the clay has clean hands.Thanks
- Do not mix the food coloring in with your hands because the coloring will dye them.Thanks
- Don't plan to eat a whole batch by yourself! You wouldn't feel too good after ingesting several cups of sugar at once.Thanks
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